How much does a train ticket cost from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne?

The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne start from £26. The average price for this train route is around £52. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne?

The average train journey time from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne is 2h 24m, covering a distance of 106 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 17m and is operated by Transpennine Express .

Which train operators serve the Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 6 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne?

The earliest train from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:59.

Train Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne from £25

Next train departures

Next departures from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:00	Manchester Victoria	2h 24m	11:24	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	15:00	Manchester Victoria	2h 19m	17:19	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	07:00	Manchester Victoria	2h 22m	09:22	Newcastle	No tags
Train	07:00	Manchester Victoria	2h 22m	09:22	Newcastle	No tags
Train	08:00	Manchester Victoria	2h 24m	10:24	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:00	Manchester Victoria	2h 22m	09:22	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	15:00	Manchester Victoria	2h 19m	17:19	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	07:00	Manchester Victoria	2h 22m	09:22	Newcastle	No tags
Train	08:00	Manchester Victoria	2h 24m	10:24	Newcastle	No tags
Train	08:00	Manchester Victoria	2h 24m	10:24	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:00	Manchester Victoria	2h 22m	09:22	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	15:00	Manchester Victoria	2h 19m	17:19	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	07:00	Manchester Victoria	2h 22m	09:22	Newcastle	No tags
Train	08:00	Manchester Victoria	2h 24m	10:24	Newcastle	No tags
Train	08:00	Manchester Victoria	2h 24m	10:24	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:00	Manchester Victoria	2h 22m	09:22	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	15:00	Manchester Victoria	2h 21m	17:21	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	07:00	Manchester Victoria	2h 22m	09:22	Newcastle	No tags
Train	08:00	Manchester Victoria	2h 22m	10:22	Newcastle	No tags
Train	08:00	Manchester Victoria	2h 22m	10:22	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:49	Manchester Victoria	2h 31m	11:20	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	10:00	Manchester Victoria	2h 17m	12:17	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	08:49	Manchester Victoria	2h 31m	11:20	Newcastle	No tags
Train	10:00	Manchester Victoria	2h 17m	12:17	Newcastle	No tags
Train	11:00	Manchester Victoria	2h 24m	13:24	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:00	Manchester Victoria	2h 22m	09:22	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	15:00	Manchester Victoria	2h 19m	17:19	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	07:00	Manchester Victoria	2h 22m	09:22	Newcastle	No tags
Train	08:00	Manchester Victoria	2h 24m	10:24	Newcastle	No tags
Train	08:00	Manchester Victoria	2h 24m	10:24	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne on 9 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:00	Manchester Victoria	2h 22m	09:22	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	15:00	Manchester Victoria	2h 19m	17:19	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	07:00	Manchester Victoria	2h 22m	09:22	Newcastle	No tags
Train	08:00	Manchester Victoria	2h 24m	10:24	Newcastle	No tags
Train	08:00	Manchester Victoria	2h 24m	10:24	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne on 10 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:00	Manchester Victoria	2h 22m	09:22	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	15:00	Manchester Victoria	2h 19m	17:19	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	07:00	Manchester Victoria	2h 22m	09:22	Newcastle	No tags
Train	08:00	Manchester Victoria	2h 24m	10:24	Newcastle	No tags
Train	08:00	Manchester Victoria	2h 24m	10:24	Newcastle	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Newcastle upon Tyne. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 20mAverage duration

107 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£11 - £70	Average duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£26 - £148	Average duration2h 24m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£15 - £16	Average duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Transpennine Express

3.5/522 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

Based on 22 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the timeliness. Transpennine Express ticket prices on this trip start at £26

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne?
The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne start from £26. The average price for this train route is around £52. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne?
The average train journey time from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne is 2h 24m, covering a distance of 106 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 17m and is operated by Transpennine Express.
Which train operators serve the Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 6 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne?
The earliest train from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:59.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01/12

No data

02/12

£52

Today

£51

04/12

£51

05/12

£43

06/12

£50

07/12

£45

08/12

£34

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne was searched and found on 8 Dec 2025 with a price of £34

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £34 to £139 for a train ticket from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £34, which is on 2025-12-08.